This month we have a very talented artist to share with you. Adrienne Ford has a collection of projects as well as a fun tutorial that will get your creativity flowing.
We love how Adrienne has used Prima's flowers and embellishments and we know you will as well...
I came across this newborn photo of my DS recently and just had to find time to scrap it. The similarities between my two little ones faces at birth is striking! I wanted my photo to be the main focus of my layout, therefore I used a beautiful array of Prima product to wrap this photo of my son like a warm hug.
Products:
- Shabby Chic Collection- Bird Cages #890858
- Architecture Collection Large Window Shutters #890681
- Charlotte Collection- Snow #557331
- Sassy Collection - Butternut #558574
- Carlotta Collection- Ivory #552732
- Mariposa Collection - Meadow #556730
- Crystal Palace Collection -Seamist #551797
- Charme Rose Collection - Meadow Lark #556129
- Vermont Collection- Ivory #553616
- Fleur de Lys Collection- Spring #551667
- Fairy Belle Collection- Alphabet #555375
- Corine Collection #548834
- Annalee Collection- Poetry #841836
I simply could not wait to scrap pictures of our recent family vacation to the beach! It was my daughter's first time there and she looks simply adorable checking out the sand and surf. In creating this layout I wanted a soft look to mimic the sand, so I white washed many of my elements, and added what I thought to be nautical elements like shells, metal birds and cheesecloth (fish netting).
1. I began my layout by taking Prima's Fairy Belle Paper and creating a unique border with my paper punch. I did this in a haphazard way- no rhyme or reason. I purposely wanted it to look jagged and uneven in some places to give a care-free look. You can also take some type to scrunch the rest of the border that was left un-punched and ink the edged for a more defined look. Mount to cardstock or patterned paper.
2. I then mapped out which area on my paper I wanted to "white wash" with my Gesso. Using my paintbrush, I layered my Gesso on using a back and forth motion. I decided to create my design almost in the shape of a T, but any design will do!
3. Once your Gesso has dried you can add misting to your project! I tend to add my mists lightest to darkest, drying between colors and soaking up any unwanted muddy-ing of colors. If you don't like the results, you can always go over it again with another layer of Gesso.
4. Once your misting is dry, you can go about stamping your misted area. This can be as subtle or dramatic as you would like. During this step I tend to stamp dark in the middle to light as I reach the border where the Gesso stops. I also like to subtly stamp outside of the Gesso'd area so stamping doesn't stop so suddenly and have a hard edge.
5. For a more soft look, white wash your flowers and elements with Gesso. You can do this before or after you glue. I tend to white wash my flowers to help the flower blend together like a garden.
6. Begin to add your flowers and embellishments. For this layout I wanted to further emphasize my beach-y look so I added a natural color of cheesecloth over top my elements stretching in some areas for a more weathered look. Add other nautical elements and finishing touched to your liking and you are done!
Supplies:
- Meredith Collection- Rose #552121
- Merelle Collection- Teal Ice #558628
- Merelle Collection- Rose #558598
- Meadow Lark Collection- Textured Stickers - Alphabet #555337
- Charme Rose Collection- Almanac #556235
- Gillian Collection- Aqua #552985
- Gillian Collection- Cider #553005
- Shabby Chic Collection- Old Wagon Wheels #890889
- Grove Collection- Blue Branch #553678
- Corine Collection #548834
- Fairybelle Colletion- La Ronde Paper #950156
For this particular layout the beautiful Nature Garden paper line was a wonderful jumping off point, as I played off the florals and patchwork-like blocks in the paper. Using various art mediums I misted and inked the background to prepare it for some stamping for added interest. I also used Prima's sweet resin bridge to create a focal point to draw the eye towards the photo and then placed all my gorgeous flowers around it like a sunny garden.
Supplies:
- Shabby Chic Collection- Mushrooms #890766
- Shabby Chic Collection- Bridge And Chair #890780
- Shabby Chic Collection- Small Sparrows #890773
- Grove Collection- Mauve Branch #553685
- Fairy Belle Collection- Essentials Petals #555474
- Songbird Collection- Charme Roses #555573
- Primmers Collection- Peach #558369
- Primmers Collection- Peanut #558338
- Fairy Belle Collection #1 Chipboard Sticker Shapes #950286
- Kennedy Collection- Vintage #558406
- Songbird Collection- Vintage Metal Charm Trinkets #554255
- Nature Garden Collection- Midsummers Eve #950064
- Mariposa Collection- Topaz #556778
- Nature Garden Collection- 6 by 6 Paper Pad #950194
I just adore the Nature Garden Collection. This particular paper goes beautiful with my photo like a perfect match! The dark colored paper used in conjunction with the black and white Bretton Vine are a stunning contrast to the colorful mix of flowers I tucked within it. Tears and distressing of the outer edge of the paper further juxtaposed the bright florals used within my cluster.
Supplies:
- Nature Garden Collection- Primrose Paper #950033
- Nature Garden Collection- 6 by 6 Paper Pad #950194
- Meadow Lark Collection- Textured Stickers - Alphabet #555337
- Primmers Collection- Bleached White #558352
- Primmers Collection- Heather # 558376
- Primmers Collection-Peanut #558338
- Fairy Belle Collection- Cling Stamps #950248
- Golden Temple Leaves #539269
- Almanac Collection- Charme Roses #556235
- Kennedy Collection- Vintage #558406
- Bretton Collection- Chronicle #552671
- Songbird Collection- Art Tiles #554583
- Tiny Treasures Collection- Almanac #554279
- Bristo Blooms Collection- Violet #553074
